Posted in Press Coverage on May 24, 2010.
A Livingston nonprofit thrift store has found a way to sweeten the deal for Montanans interested in tapping the financial incentives of the Montana Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program, which kicks off Monday.
The state program will offer consumers $50 to $100 to invest in Energy Star-certified appliance products.
The Community Closet in Livingston announced Thursday that it will take donations of any used, 2001 or later-model refrigerators from customers who buy their new ‘fridges at Truex Furniture and Appliances in Livingston. The icing on the cake is a $50 to $100 contribution to a local charity of their choice, said executive director Caron Cooper.
The store’s Refrigerator Reinvestment Program has two goals, Cooper said. It allows the thrift store to remarket still-efficient used appliances. And it gives Community Closet customers a chance to replace their older, more energy-intensive units. [Read the article. . .]
